Pussycat Dolls founder responds to Kaya Jones' claims the group was like a 'prostitution ring'

Robin Antin, the founder of the Pussycat Dolls, has responded to Kaya Jones' allegations that the girl group was like a "prostitution ring."

Speaking to The Blast, the 56-year-old choreographer said the claims are "disgusting, ridiculous lies," and said Kaya is "clearly looking for her 15 minutes" of fame.

Last week, 33-year-old Kaya -- who was a member of the group from 2003 to 2005 prior to the release of their debut album -- sent out a series of concerning tweets.

"My truth. I wasn't in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring," she wrote. "Oh and we happened to sing and be famous. While everyone who owned us made the $.

"How bad was it? People ask -- bad enough that I walked away from my dreams, bandmates and $13 million dollar record deal. We knew we were going to #1."

Kaya Jones in 2009. (Image: Getty)

Her claims come amid the Harvey Weinstein case, which has reignited conversations around sexual assault, and has seen a growing list of women come forward with their own experiences of abuse.

Kaya also took aim at the unnamed Pussycat Dolls' "den mother from hell" for "mentally breaking us", and allegedly staying silent when "another one of her girl group girls committed suicide."

Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Antin in 2008. (Image: Getty)

Many fans speculated that Kaya was referring to late G.R.L. member Simone Battle, who died by suicide at the age of 25 in September 2014. (Robin -- who is reportedly worth US $4 million -- was also the founder of G.R.L.).

A rep for the Pussycat Dolls is yet to comment, however sources close to the group told the publication that they are speaking with their lawyers and may pursue legal action.